Beara Way Challenge
- Description:
- Beara Way Half Marathon
- County:
- Cork
- Date:
- Saturday 17th May, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00
- Climb (m):
- 1100
- Distance (km):
- 23.50
- Short Course Distance (km):
- 0.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 9 (3,3,3) - Difficult Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km
- Race Marking:
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Route fully marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Munster Half-Marathon League
- Mandatory Kit:
- Level B - Standard
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Whistle
- Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored
- Foil blanket, bivvy bag or equivalent
All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.
You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.
Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.
- Entry Closes:
- Friday 16th May 2025, 18:00
- Entry cost:
- €30
- Entry limit:
- 100
- Entries sold:
- 21
- Route Description:
- NEW ROUTE
Race registration will be Castletownbere Town Centre.
This year the race will start outside the town on the Derrintaggert Road, just past the Old Bakery Restaurant.
You will follow the Beara Way walking trail as far as the fire road where you will turn right down the fire road following the Beara Way markers for Eyeries. At the bottom of the hill, turn left over the foot-bridge following the Beara Way markers for Allihies. Once you cross the second stile, you will begin the ascent of Knockoura Mountain. You will leave the Beara Way and continue to the summit. From here, follow the markers North for the descent back onto the Beara Way walking trail and follow the trail back towards Eyeries.
PLEASE NOTE - you must follow the markers as far as the forestry gate before you begin the ascent of Mish Kish mountain - there will be a marshall here. Continue to the summit of Mish Kish mountain and follow the markers west for the descent back onto the Beara Way walking trail, cross the stile and follow the Beara Way back to the race finish at Castletownbere Town Centre.
This is a fantastic open mountain route with some wonderful sea views from start to finish.
Route map for IMRA Beara Way Challenge 2025 by IMRA Munster on plotaroute.com
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
